Kit, EMU Maintenance, Skylab 3

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Object Details

Manufacturer

ILC Industries Inc.

Summary

This beta cloth pouch contains a spacesuit repair kit, and includes the necessary supplies to perform minor repairs to the pressure bladder in the event of a puncture. The contents include repair patches, o-rings, cleaning pads, towels, lubricant, and instructions.

The kit was part of the equipment included in the Skylab orbital workshop for all three crews sent to work there during the 1970s. It was transferred from NASA to the Museum in 1977.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19772811000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Accessories

Materials

Beta cloth, Velcro

Dimensions

3-D (Open): 45.7 x 40.6cm (18 x 16 in.)

3-D (Closed): 14.6 x 12.7 x 2.5cm (5 3/4 x 5 x 1 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv94bd84e92-5626-4d12-a38b-a61bebf6292c

Record ID

nasm_A19772811000